How to Pronounce Pretzel

To pronounce "pretzel", say PRETZ-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɛt.səl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹɛt.səl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pretzel”

"pretzel" has 2 syllables: pretz-el. It rhymes with petzel and detzel, if that helps it stick.

What does pretzel mean?

noun

  1. A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.
  2. (by extension) Anything that is knotted, twisted, or tangled.

verb

  1. To bend, twist, or contort.

    “They discovered a snake pretzelled into knots.”

Synonyms

bendcontorttwistpretzelize

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Words that rhyme with pretzel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

petzeldetzeletzelhetzelkaetzelnetzelstetzelwetzelwhetzel

Related words

bretzelpletzelpletzlcrackerbreadkringlebierock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretzel"?▾

"Pretzel" has 2 syllables: pretz · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "pretzel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pretzel" is /ˈpɹɛt.səl/.

What does "pretzel" mean?▾

Pretzel: A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.

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